Eco Hotels in Shanghai

1 Hotel Shanghai brings the brand's nature-first design philosophy to Pudong's financial district, softening the steel-and-glass skyline with a biophilic interior of reclaimed Chinese elm, living green walls, and a rooftop herb garden that supplies the kitchen. Carbon offset programs and zero single-use plastics are standard, while the restaurant's dedicated plant-based menu goes far beyond the typical hotel vegan afterthought.

The PuLi merges contemporary Chinese design with urban luxury, earning China's Green Hotel certification through its energy management systems and locally sourced operations. The UR SPA draws on traditional Chinese wellness practices, while PHÉNIX restaurant maintains a plant-based tasting menu that changes with the seasons. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame Jing'an Park's canopy — a rare pocket of green in Shanghai's busiest district.

Hotel Indigo draws design inspiration from the surrounding South Bund neighborhood, incorporating elements of Shanghai's shipping heritage and Art Deco legacy. IHG's Green Engage system monitors energy and water performance, while the rooftop pool and bar offer arguably the best Bund panorama in the city. The location puts both the historic Bund and the Old City's traditional restaurants within walking distance.

citizenM's modular-construction model — rooms built in factories to reduce material waste — arrives in Shanghai's Hongqiao business district. The compact but cleverly designed rooms use Moodpad tablets to control lighting and climate, minimizing energy waste. The canteenM offers reliable plant-based breakfast options, and the Hongqiao railway station proximity makes it an ideal base for bullet train day trips.

Amanyangyun is one of the most extraordinary conservation projects in hospitality — 50 ancient Ming and Qing dynasty houses and 10,000 camphor trees were relocated here from Jiangxi Province to save them from flooding. The resort operates on 100% renewable energy, and the Lazhu restaurant serves vegetarian and vegan cuisine rooted in Jiangxi and Shanghainese traditions. This is where heritage preservation, sustainability, and luxury become inseparable.

This LEED-certified Marriott overlooks Daning Park, providing a rare green setting for a Shanghai business hotel. Marriott's Serve 360 sustainability framework drives water conservation, food waste reduction, and energy efficiency. The on-site Chinese restaurant maintains a Buddhist vegetarian menu section, and the park itself offers morning tai chi and walking trails.

URBN holds the distinction of being China's first carbon-neutral hotel, achieving this through a combination of reclaimed building materials, bamboo structural elements, an organic rooftop garden, and carbon offset investments. The boutique property in Jing'an feels more like a design-forward residence than a hotel, with each room unique. The ground-floor restaurant uses produce from the rooftop, including options for vegetarian and vegan guests.